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6th October 2009, 07:32 AM
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Hi I had a question...I visited an Apostolic Penetcostal church the other day and was kind of taken back and bombarded by one thing..that the women had really really long hair or wore it up real high and wore skirts only....what is up with this? and I noticed no makeup either? Is this part of their beliefs or a preferred dress style? Also too I have been looking up apostolic beliefs and one i read somewhere was that they dont believe in putting themselves in a situation where they might have to hurt or kill someone so many dont go to the military or leave ...and im thinking in my head..i wear makeup and im about to be a cop and will have to wear pants...carrying a gun so maybe this might not be something for me?? I am really searching for a new church home.
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6th October 2009, 12:44 PM
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Reps: 440,734,820,156,973,504 (power: 440,734,820,157,000) | | Originally Posted by Forealzchola  Hi I had a question...I visited an Apostolic Penetcostal church the other day and was kind of taken back and bombarded by one thing..that the women had really really long hair or wore it up real high and wore skirts only....what is up with this? and I noticed no makeup either? Is this part of their beliefs or a preferred dress style? Also too I have been looking up apostolic beliefs and one i read somewhere was that they dont believe in putting themselves in a situation where they might have to hurt or kill someone so many dont go to the military or leave ...and im thinking in my head..i wear makeup and im about to be a cop and will have to wear pants...carrying a gun so maybe this might not be something for me?? I am really searching for a new church home.
Probably you can get the answer you're looking for by checking in with one of the Pentecostal forums. Here, the word "Apostolic" means churches IN APOSTOLIC SUCCESSION. None of our churches adhere to the dress regulations you are inquiring about or hold to the views about the military that you described, BTW.  |
22nd October 2009, 08:27 PM
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26th October 2009, 12:08 AM
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Reps: 1,993,897,128,709,277 (power: 1,993,897,128,721) | | Originally Posted by Forealzchola Hi I had a question...I visited an Apostolic Penetcostal church the other day and was kind of taken back and bombarded by one thing..that the women had really really long hair or wore it up real high and wore skirts only....what is up with this? and I noticed no makeup either? Is this part of their beliefs or a preferred dress style? Also too I have been looking up apostolic beliefs and one i read somewhere was that they dont believe in putting themselves in a situation where they might have to hurt or kill someone so many dont go to the military or leave ...and im thinking in my head..i wear makeup and im about to be a cop and will have to wear pants...carrying a gun so maybe this might not be something for me?? I am really searching for a new church home.
I think you want the Penticostal forums. This forum is for those churches, Catholic, Orthodox, etc. that have the leadership of their Church that can be traced back to the Apostles. (see here: List of popes - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
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26th October 2009, 06:56 AM
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26th October 2009, 02:52 PM
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26th October 2009, 06:32 PM
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Reps: 7,141,886,560,927,118,336 (power: 7,141,886,560,927,129) | | Originally Posted by Forealzchola Hi thanks, and I have already posted this question about dress style as well in the pentecostal forums after it was recommended earlier, however no, I have yet to find a church home...what do orthodox believe...i have always been curious about that...i went through the whole process of becoming catholic...had started rcia ...but after finding out some of their other beliefs, i felt that it wasnt for me.
Chances are, not many people will see your question about the orthodox church under this topic. So, I suggest that you post it as a new thread on this forum; and/or under "Christian Communities", and then "The Ancient Way-Eastern Orthodoxy."
I've been an appreciative student of the Eastern Church for years. But, I'm sure that our Orthodox friends would much rather answer your questions for themselves.
May God guide you to the right church, soon.
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Reps: 497,283,109,336,874,176 (power: 497,283,109,336,887) | | Originally Posted by Forealzchola Hi thanks, and I have already posted this question about dress style as well in the pentecostal forums after it was recommended earlier, however no, I have yet to find a church home...what do orthodox believe...i have always been curious about that...i went through the whole process of becoming catholic...had started rcia ...but after finding out some of their other beliefs, i felt that it wasnt for me.
Here are some links to get you started. If you have any particular questions about anything, please head on over to TAW here at CF. What Does Orthodox Mean?: The Doctrine, Worship and Values of the Church | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese What on Earth is the Orthodox Church? | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese First Visit to an Orthodox Church: Twelve Things I Wish I'd Known | Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese
Find an Orthodox Church in your area: Orthodoxy in America
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